Cowles Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cowles Family Foundation is a private foundation in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In tax year 2025 it gave $750,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $27,500 and the largest $120,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$750,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$27,500
- Largest grant$120,000
- Assets$784,355
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was up from $360,000 the year before.
28% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $300,000 | 16 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $360,000 | 17 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $750,000 | 22 | $784,355 |
How to apply
Cowles Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Cowles Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 2 | $125,000 |
| California | 1 | $120,000 |
| Connecticut | 5 | $115,000 |
| Vermont | 3 | $80,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $73,000 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $72,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $60,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $40,000 |
| New York | 2 | $37,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The She College Fund | Education of maasai girls including sex education to break the cycle of early marriage, resulting in fewer children | $120,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of Am | Promotes issues related to birth control | $100,000 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds | Supports reproductive health care and reproductive decisions | $73,000 |
| Tewa Women United | Supporting indigenous women from indigenous communities in the areas of environmental wellness and reproductive justice | $60,000 |
| Conservation Law Foundation | Use of law for preservation of natural resources | $40,000 |
| Individual | Support new mexico pueblo youth in environmental initiatives | $40,000 |
| Open Door Clinic | Free health clinic for uninsured and under-insured adults in addison county | $40,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Southern New Eng | Promotes issues related to birth control | $33,000 |
| Addison County Parent Child Center | Child care and paren t education in response to a shortage of quality child care for addison county families | $32,000 |
| Hill-Stead Museum | Sustainable land use project used to teach about farming and land maintenance | $30,000 |
| Farmington Land Trust | Land protection and environmentally focused programming | $30,000 |
| Dreaming Outloud Foundation | Provide meals and fresh food to families in food deserts | $25,000 |
| Co Canal Trust | Preservation of c&o national historic park | $25,000 |
| Soul Fire Farm Institute | Training black farmers for urban gardens | $25,000 |
| Individual | Maintaining and improving health of the watershed | $12,500 |
| Black Farmer Fund | Nuture black community health by investing in black agricultural systems | $12,500 |
| Individual | Prevention of food going into landfills to avoid toxic by-products | $12,000 |
| 350ORG | Promotes renewal energy and ending fossil fuels | $10,000 |
| Farmington River Watershed Assoc | Protection and restoration of farmington river | $10,000 |
| Connecticut River Conservancy | Educate communities to restore and advocate for rivers | $10,000 |
| Lake Champlain Committee | Promotes conservation and environmental issues for lake champlain | $8,000 |
| Individual | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cindy Cowles
- Charlotte Cowles
- Brie Quinby
- Moriah Cowles
- Victoria Cowles
- Sophia Maravell
Questions people ask
Does Cowles Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cowles Family Foundation give?
$750,000 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $27,500.
Who runs Cowles Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Cindy Cowles (Vp/Director), Charlotte Cowles (Pres./Director), Brie Quinby (TREAS./Director) and Moriah Cowles (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Cowles Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and youth programs.